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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.

Considered under suspension of the rules.

Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5729 — "To restrict the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from implementing any rule requiring the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission to Congress of the results of an assessment of the effectiveness of the transportation security card program."

The Speaker announced that votes on suspensions, if ordered, will be postponed until the conclusion of general debate on all suspensions.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received a message from the Secretary of the Senate on July 10, 2018 at 12:12 p.m. stating that that body had made an appointment to the Commission on Social Impact Partnerships.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES - The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Ms. Foxx to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of July 10.

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE - The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of legislative business.

The Speaker designated the Honorable Francis Rooney to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.

The House received a communication from Darrell Issa, Member of Congress. Pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, Rep. Issa notifed the House that he had been served with a grand jury subpoena for testimony issued by the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and after consultation with the Office of General Counsel, he had determined that compliance with the subpoena was not consistent with the privileges and rights of the House.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 2(b) of H. Res. 964. The next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on July 10, 2018.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Pursuant to section 2(a) of H. Res. 964, the Journal of the last day's proceedings was approved.